Dry Hire & Blank Canvas Venues in London & the UK
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Browse 232 dry hire and blank canvas venues and 781 unique spaces, 178 of them in London, across 53 locations in all, from Shoreditch warehouses to mills in Manchester and Leeds. You hire the space; the caterer, production team and suppliers are your choice.
Whether you’re organising a conference, product launch, exhibition, awards dinner, corporate party or private celebration, Function Fixers’ free, independent venue finding service will provide a tailored shortlist of dry hire and blank canvas venues that perfectly match your brief, budget and objectives. From industrial warehouses and converted studios to galleries, historic buildings and contemporary event spaces, we’ll help you find the ideal venue across London and the UK.
Why choose a dry hire or blank canvas venue?
Dry hire venues give you exclusive use of the space, allowing you to choose your own caterers, production company, entertainment and event suppliers. This level of flexibility makes them ideal for organisations looking to create a bespoke event that reflects their brand or theme. Whether you’re transforming an empty warehouse into a conference venue, creating an immersive product launch or designing a spectacular gala dinner, blank canvas venues provide endless possibilities while giving you complete control over every detail.
Why choose Function Fixers?
With over 35 years of experience, our free, independent venue finding service saves you time by matching your requirements with the most suitable dry hire and blank canvas venues. We’ll provide expert advice, arrange viewings, negotiate with venues and help you secure the perfect venue at the best possible value.
Venue Finder Insight
By Carrie Larwood, MD Function Fixers
Dry hire gives you fantastic creative freedom, but always establish exactly what is included before you compare prices. Check whether you’ll need to bring in catering, furniture, AV, production, security as well as additional staff. It’s a good idea to ask about access and setup times too. A low hire fee can look attractive initially, but the total event cost is what really matters.
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Our Pick of Dry Hire Venues
If you’re looking for a venue you can really make your own, these are some of our favourite dry hire spaces. Each offers the flexibility to create something individual, whether you’re planning a product launch, exhibition, brand experience or corporate celebration.
The Stables
Located in Covent Garden and a stone’s throw away from Longacre, The Stables has entrances on two separate streets, as well as double frontages and large glass windows providing brilliant…
One Marylebone
Set moments from Regent’s Park in central London, One Marylebone is a Grade I listed events venue known for its striking architecture and versatile spaces. Operating since 2008, it was…
Digbeth
Digbeth is home to some very unique event spaces which are suited to a wide range of events, including the Custard Factory. This factory was originally built by Alfie Bird,…
83 Rivington Street
Uniquely located in a disused railway yard in Shoreditch, 83 Rivington Street is a large, multi-purpose venue with 13,000 sq ft of event space and an open-air garden. 83 Rivington…
Downtex Mill
Downtex Mill is a distinctive multi-level venue housed within a former Manchester textile mill, combining original industrial character with the infrastructure needed for contemporary events. Across a collection of contrasting…
Canal Mills
Canal Mills is an 18th century textile mill in the heart of Leeds, which re-opened in 2012 as a creative art, food and music events space with a maximum capacity…
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The Block
The BLOCK is a brand-new, industrial-style building in Angel. Less than a 2 minute walk from Angel station, and within striking distance of Kings Cross St. Pancras, this is an…
Space14
Nestled between Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia in the heart of central London, Bedford Square is a unique and quirky venue set in a grand and historic building. Housing a range of…
ILEC Conference Centre
ILEC Conference Centre is a conveniently situated adjacent to the Earls Court Exhibition Centre. With 1700sq m of pillar free space, it offers endless possibilities for large conferences and exhibitions. …
Peckham Levels
Set inside what used to be a multi-storey car park in the heart of Peckham, South East London, Peckham Levels opened in 2017 and since then has been a unique…
The Albany
The Albany has a maximum capacity of 300 seats and has two further performance spaces and a further seven rooms available for breakout groups and meetings. We are fully-equipped with…
HERE at Outernet
Introducing HERE at Outernet, an innovative venue situated in the heart of Central London. Nestled right next to Tottenham Court Road station, HERE at Outernet is a dynamic live events…
Project House
Project House is a new warehouse style events venue in Leeds. It is a versatile event space that can play host to a diverse array of activities, including music, markets,…
Park Village Studios
Park Village Studios, also known as the Old Riding School, was built in 1892 as an indoor riding arena to serve the residents of the Nash Houses of Regent’s Park….
The Bond
The Bond Digbeth is a unique events space available for hire for a wide range of events. The Bond consists of five primary buildings, aesthetically united through the utilisation of…
Testbed Leeds
Testbed Leeds is a brand new blank canvas event venue in the city of Leeds. With 10,000 sq ft of blank space, Testbed is perfect for a wide range of…
Park Royal Studios
Park Royal Studios is a premier photo, film and events venue. The venue hosts major brands, events companies and celebrities on a constant basis because of the high standard of…
Dockside Vaults
Dockside Vaults is an exclusive location situated within the historic vaulted cellars of the Grade II listed Ivory House at St Katharine Docks. Nestled between the Tower of London and…
Protein Studios
Conveniently located in the heart of Shoreditch, Protein Studios is a unique blank canvas event venue covering 13,000 sq ft. There are five adjoining studios that can be hired separately…
The Belgravia
The Belgravia is a beautifully exclusive event space, located in the heart of Belgravia. Built in 1867 in a French Renaissance style, to the designs of infamous architect Thomas Cundy…
Athena
Originally designed in 1936 by Robert Arthur Bullivant as an Odeon Cinema, the venue represented one of the largest, most extravagant buildings within the region comprising of simply one screen…
Hedsor House
Set within a 100-acre private estate high above the River Thames, Hedsor House is a truly unforgettable venue for conferences, meetings, and corporate events. Whether you’re planning a small team…
Institute of Contemporary Arts
The Institute of Contemporary Arts is a legendary venue situated near to Downing Street, The Mall and Piccadilly Circus. It is an excellent central London venue for corporate conferences. The…
York Road
York Road is conveniently located just minutes from London Waterloo Station in one of the city’s most desirable buildings. WeWork’s high-tech and versatile building is home to four sleek and…
The Crypt on the Green
The vaulted brick ceiling and parquet flooring give the Crypt a welcoming and unique atmosphere for meetings, presentations, parties and film shoots alike. Eight large windows make this a wonderful…
Hewell Grange
Hewell Grange is Grade I listed and was constructed in the late 1800s for Lord and Lady Windsor. It is surrounded by 250 acres of parkland which will also be…
Christmas at The Roundhouse
It’s time to say goodbye to the overdone office party, and say hello to our legendary building, where your staff and guests can party like rock stars. The Roundhouse has…
Jenius Social
Jenius Social is situated in Islington and is a vibrant venue that specialises in events with a focus on food and drink. It is a flexible, multi-purpose and unique space…
The NFT Gallery
Set across two floors, The NFT Gallery combines two exhibition spaces, a boardroom, one spare room, a private room, two kitchenettes, two bathrooms and a storage space. The exhibition space…
The Ditch
The Ditch is a unique basement space in Shoreditch Town Hall. Whilst it retains it’s original, untouched and shabby appearance, it also has full production capabilities making it the perfect…
Hunter Collective
Hunter Collective consists of 2,000 square feet open plan space with large, bright windows overlooking the quirky, industrial looking buildings and architecture in Farringdon. The studio offers the perfect location…
Studio Z
Studio Z is the perfect venue for product launches, exhibitions, film screening, press events, corporate receptions, workshops, conferences and company parties, as well as wedding receptions, private dining, supper clubs,…
Blueprint London
Blueprint London is a newly renovated event space, offering guests some of the best uninterrupted views of London showcasing the Thames, Tower Bridge and much more. Blueprint is a hidden…
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Why Choose a Dry Hire Venue?
Choosing a dry hire or blank canvas venue is about more than just renting a room; it’s about having the liberty to curate an experience from the ground up. Whether you are planning a high-impact product launch, a tech-heavy conference, or an intimate private party, dry hire allows you to bring your own caterers, production teams, and decor.
- Total Creative Freedom
- Smarter Budget Control
- Scalable for Any Event Type
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